Communication is a huge piece in relationships and can have an impact as to whether they are succeeding or deteriorating. Many couples in the Salt Lake County area seeking marital counseling are looking for help with the way they communicate. There are many pieces to having healthy communication with your spouse and here we will …
Communication Part 1 – Using “I” to change your relationship Read More
In Part 1 of how to enhance intimacy, we discussed emotional intimacy and how to enhance that aspect of your relationship. This week, we will address the second part of intimacy, which is physical intimacy. As we discussed before, intimacy is an essential part of a healthy and satisfying relationship. Again, I will present some …
This whole therapist thing is serious business. Most of the time, people don’t show up unless things have gotten bad. It’s similar to the doctor’s office, where no one wants to spend effort on a visit that could be cured with time, rest, or an over the counter pack of cough drops. It’s not uncommon …
I love the idea of love rituals presented by Dr. William J. Doherty and I love working with my couples in finding and implementing them. I have written of rituals (traditions) importance in our marriages before but I want to look specifically at our daily rituals and why they are so important in having a …
Why Daily Rituals Are So Important For Your Marriage Read More
Once upon a time, over a decade ago, I was a young and naive college student. I was surrounded by other young people, dreaming about a bright future. We fantasized about dream jobs we might hold and eventual accomplishments we would achieve. Kimmy’s best friend Bobby was going to start a non-profit to save harbor seals. …
Intimacy is an essential aspect of a romantic relationship. When we talk about relationship intimacy, we should recognize that there are two different types of intimacy—emotional and physical. These two are intertwined and both must be addressed and enhanced when a relationship is struggling. Even when a relationship is healthy, it takes conscious effort to …
Communication is one of the main building blocks for a successful and healthy long-term relationship. While, respect, trust, love and honesty are all important, communication is what keeps a relationship moving forward. If you’ve ever spent time at marriage counseling, you know that there are several keys to effective communication with your partner. Regardless of …
Communication is Key: Communication Tips for a Healthy Relationship Read More
For many people, holidays mean more time with family. This can be an opportunity to enjoy building bonds and creating lasting memories. Sometimes it can also mean stress and even conflict. Despite the stress, there are ways to enjoy family time. Here are some tips to help get you started. 1. Set appropriate boundaries. It’s …
Is your fridge filling up with holiday engagement announcements? It’s understandable if the season has you longing to rekindle the spark in your relationship to keep you warm during the winter months. However, it’s important to understand basic relationship foundations and healthy habits. Many allow unhealthy habits to dominate their relationships, leading to the need …
Has your world been rocked by infidelity? Do you feel confused? Like everything you thought you believed in was a lie and now you question other things you believed were true as well? Coping with infidelity can be very difficult. Hurt partners can actually experience symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder, almost as if they …
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